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Two Wells & Districts
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MAY 2012
Council prepares budget:
Spending on your advice RESIDENTS will see some of their suggestions come to fruition in District Council of Mallala’s draft 2012/2013 budget which is in the process of being finalised. It will go to community consultation later this month. DCM chief executive officer, Charles Mansueto, said council had been working through the proposed project list in the draft budget at recent meetings, and now the community would have a chance to comment. This year’s draft budget is based on a rate increase of 5 per cent, which is slightly less than last year’s 5.1 per cent. With projected new growth of 2.5 per cent, this gives a projected rate revenue boost of 7.5 per cent. Some of the capital works include:
Bec O’Brien reports: 4 $125,000 for the Baker Road Ford upgrade 4 $20,000 for public toilets at the Lewiston Playground 4 $15,000 for a pedestrian crossing in the main street of Two Wells 4 $45,000 for road sealing of Seventh Street in Dublin Mr Mansueto said many of the draft budget items reflected issues or concerns raised by residents and at the same time, was looking ahead to plan for growth in the district. n CONTINUED PAGE 2
One for fun
While many of his classmates prefer to challenge themselves on two wheels, 16-year-old Two Wells resident, Jack Mildred, gives it his best shot on one, having taken up the niche sport of unicycling. After being introduced to the onewheeled bike a few years ago by his uncle, this humble and quietly spoken Year 11 Trinity College student is fast making a name for himself in the small but growing world of unicycling, placing equal third overall in this year’s
Uninats - the equivalent of the Australian nationals - held in Melbourne in March. Echo reporter Bec O’Brien caught up with Jack during the school holidays and was impressed by his skill and ease on the bike, as well as his humble attitude. After riding his uncle’s unicycle while on a family holiday to Port Broughton a few years ago, Jack’s interest in the sport was sparked. “I thought, ‘this looks pretty cool’
so Mum and Dad got me one on eBay for $50 and I was soon attempting small tricks,” he said. Dad, Rodney, says Jack learnt to ride the bike in only three hours, and wore the tyre down to the tube in the process. “He’s always liked unusual things,” Rodney said. “He played soccer as a young kid, but it just wasn’t his thing. “I’m definitely proud of his achievements in this unique sport.” n CONTINUED PAGE 2
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